About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Assurance Specialist to join a leading organisation’s security team. This hands-on, highly technical role focuses on assuring the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls across IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, with a particular focus on the telecommunications and critical infrastructure sectors.
  
You will be part of a hybrid Line 1–2 assurance function, responsible for validating control implementation, reviewing security metrics, and ensuring compliance with key frameworks, including Essential 8, ISM, NIST, PSPF, and SOCI. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a maturing security assurance program and influence cyber resilience at a senior level.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness of security controls across IT and OT systems.
• Validate compliance with Essential 8, ISM, NIST, PSPF, and other relevant frameworks.
• Identify control gaps and provide evidence-based recommendations for remediation and uplift.
• Assure the quality, consistency, and completeness of security-related metrics, reporting, and dashboards.
• Support internal and external audits through evidence collection and control validation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical controls align with business risk and compliance requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in security assurance, audit, or technical risk management roles.
• Demonstrated expertise with Essential 8 and ISM controls.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, PSPF, SOCI, and other security control frameworks.
• Experience assessing technical controls, processes, and reporting mechanisms in IT and OT environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in telecommunications, critical infrastructure, or utilities is highly desirable.

Why Apply:

• Play a pivotal role in maturing a cutting-edge security assurance program.
• Work in a technically challenging and highly visible role, influencing cybersecurity outcomes at a senior level.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Interested? Email: Derek.mccormack@latitudeit.com.au for more info

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